Welcome to Shortlands

Shortlands is a boutique family law firm with over 10 years of experience in dealing with the trials and tribulations of a divorce or separation. We work with a select group of clients who need our immediate attention and require a swift service. We have worked with bankers, entrepreneurs, hoteliers, professionals and couples who have substantial assets or income to protect. As a result, we have become the first choice of family law specialists for busy individuals who have reached a difficult juncture in their life.

We aim to reduce conflict and costs by attempting to resolve issues through mediation or collaboration at the first instance. However, if a more robust approach is required then we are very much equipped to deal with your case to ensure that you achieve the best outcome. From helping you understand your grounds for divorce or your rights on separation, protecting your finances through to ensuring your children’s safety and welfare, Shortlands is committed to providing a swift and effective service that makes the process as painless as possible. Our unique consultation service can give you a complete understanding of the process and timescales as well as costs involved swiftly. Simply call us for an initial consultation.

If the Courts of England and Wales have jurisdiction over your family problem we offer a complete service. If your lawyer abroad needs help….

What our Client Say

I have found Shortlands an extremely professional and understanding firm. My solicitor Sian Whittaker has always explained proceedings in a manner that is easy to understand and the knowledge and advice given has always been supportive and invaluable.I feel that my work is being handled very professionally and they are very prompt with their replies to my questions. I would not therefore hesitate in recommending them.

Chief

During not only an extremely difficult time but also a complex divorce and settlement of finances, I found the staff at Shortlands to be extremely supportive and understanding. Shabana Walayat was in the main handling my case and I was always impressed by her quick grasp of the personalities involved and how she responded appropriately and effectively each time a particularly challenging obstacle arose. Both Saeed Hassan and Sian Whittaker also took on aspects of the case, Saeed handling the commercial aspects of the divorce and Sian taking on the final financial settlement and consent order. I found all three solicitors to be sensitive to my particular circumstances and they worked well to a positive and fair outcome. The professional service together with the friendly and understanding support staff meant that the process was considerably less distressing than it otherwise could have been. I would confidently highly recommend Shortlands in cases such as mine.

Sara Hayter

I have been in receipt of legal advice from Shortlands on a variety of matters for five years. This advice mainly concerned family law. Throughout this time, I have found the quality of the legal advice received to be strong. One matter did end up in court and Shortlands was able to appropriately defend my position with the court result going in my favor. In addition to the quality of the legal advice, Shortlands has a professional support team behind it. In summary, I do have genuine confidence in the firm both in terms of its legal advice and its service levels.

Nicholas Green

Dear Shortlands,
A very big thank you for all your help regarding my case, brilliant service provided and I will be recommending your good name to all who seek legal representation.

Lee Kimberley

“I would like to convey my heartfelt thanks Shabana and her Team for their excellent work, professionalism and understanding, at a time when things were very stressful. I am grateful that my numerous phone calls and emails were always promptly replied to which was very much appreciated. I felt I had dedicated support and so much more. I would highly rectommend Shortlands Solicitors and would definitely use them again in the future. Many, many thanks again for everything, you were brilliant”

Michelle Fernandez

Shortlands attorneys led by Shabana Walayat are the best and most cost effective lawyers you could ever ask for. My divorce and custody battle has been complicated, long with a complex international dimension. My previous lawyers had been incompetent in grappling the various components, but Shortlands have exceeded my expectations and together we have won a number of judgments. Not only are they great lawyers with intellect and understanding of case law, but they have taken my case as if it were their own. I would not hesitate to recommend them for complex international cases.